The Right Time To Train: Part II

People, in general, find that going to the gym is a real drag. They try to squeeze training periods into their schedules; whether it's in the morning, at night, or during lunchtime, as long as it's done. For those with the dilemma of choosing the right time to train, here are a few pointers to help you choose the best training period.

morning

In general, training in the morning is a real energy booster. A morning training routine does not only give you an energy boost, it will also free up your evenings; allowing you to enjoy activities that are less demanding and more relaxing.

The body might still feel sleepy early in the day, but it is actually fully rejuvenated from a good night's sleep, and ready to take some physical workout abuse. In the morning, muscles are relaxed and more responsive to the effects of weight and cardiovascular training. That means that for those who practice weight training, the muscles will be more responsive to growth and toning because they are well rested. You will be able to lift more weight, more often.

Training in the morning will also be very efficient for those wanting to lose fat. In the morning, the body does not have a lot of energy (food) from the long period of sleep. Therefore, once all sugars from breakfast are burned, the muscles will immediately start burning fat cells for energy, resulting in higher fat burning rates.

One fallback of training in the morning is that it will cut in on your sleep time, but chances are that if you train in the morning, you will be exhausted in the evening and will go to bed earlier. It is a question of getting used to it. A little reminder is to eat well after your workout, even if it's 6:00am and you're not hungry, eat the necessary nutrients to stay healthy and allow your body to recuperate during the day.

lunchtime

For those of you who have the time and easy access to a gym, training during your lunch break can be quite appealing. Time constraint is usually the biggest problem of working out during lunch time. Training, showering, and eating in 1 hour is almost impossible. Everyone of these components is important for having a successful and lasting training routine.

On the other hand, if someone has the time to train properly, shower and eat in a two-hour lunch break, it might just be a perfect setup. Making a habit of training during the afternoon will free up your evenings, relieving you of the morning stress, and allowing you to sleep in the morning. Again, remember to refill your body with proper nutrients after your afternoon workout.